Sydney's skyline is distinctively shorter than many other cities of its size around the world, ranking 41 globally by the number of buildings over 150m and 15 over 200, according to one analysis.

The Sydney skyline has been obscured by a thick smoke haze on Saturday evening as firefighters conduct controlled burning of huge areas to the city's northwest.

Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain indoors.

It’s one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but Sydney’s sunset was twice as spectacular Wednesday when its skyline was framed by a rare double rainbow.

Where to drink We went on the hunt for the best skyline bar view of Sydney, and we found it on the 12th floor of the Hyatt Regency hotel in Zephyr Bar.

Almost 20 buildings in Sydney's CBD – some as high as 22 storeys – will have to be torn down for construction of train stations for the $10 billion-plus metro line.

Time-lapse footage shows smoke engulfing the Sydney skyline, as bushfires rage across New South Wales.

Sydney's skyline has exploded as New Year's Eve fireworks illuminated the city and dazzled spectators, ahead of the midnight extravaganza that will bring in 2011.

It’s one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but Sydney’s sunset was twice as spectacular Wednesday when its skyline was framed by a rare double rainbow.

Sydney considers itself a world city, but it falls short when it comes to the height of its skyline. Why is this the case?